A restrictive covenant, whether it is a stand-alone document or part of an employment agreement, is often used in preventing an employee from working for a competitor (non-compete), misappropriating a company’s trade secrets or other confidential information (confidentiality or non-disclosure), soliciting customers, or soliciting other employees to leave the company (non-solicitation).
An employer must comply with extensive notice, consent, and disclosure rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), when an employer uses third parties to prepare certain background reports on employees or applicants. California has its own mini-FCRA law that further restricts how an employer may use an applicant or
The process of hiring new employees can often be a legal minefield for early-stage companies. Below is a list of considerations to keep in mind during the pre-interview, interview, and post-interview processes. Risky Questions During A Job Interview The job interview process is important to ensure your early-stage company obtains